ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) (“XTI”), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today announced that Preston Dunlap has joined its Corporate Advisory Board.
Mr. Dunlap brings over two decades of experience leading innovation in national security, defense, and aerospace technology. He is most recently known for his role as the inaugural Chief Technology Officer and Chief Architect of the U.S. Space Force and Air Force, where he oversaw $70 billion in critical aerospace and defense programs. In support of multiple Secretaries of Defense, he also started over $250 billion of new defense programs at the forefront of next-gen aircraft technologies, including the B-21 stealth bomber, hypersonic systems, next generation air dominance, and autonomous aircraft. He is the founder of Arkenstone Ventures, a boutique consulting firm, and Arkenstone Capital, a technology and national security investment firm.
With extensive expertise in both defense and civilian aviation, Mr. Dunlap’s strategic insights will be invaluable as XTI works to bring the TriFan 600 to market. The TriFan’s unique capabilities—blending the efficiency of fixed-wing flight with the versatility of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)—will position it as a transformative solution not only for commercial aviation but also for defense, medevac, and emergency response. Mr. Dunlap’s deep understanding of military needs and his focus on next-generation technologies make him an ideal partner to help drive the TriFan 600’s success in these critical sectors.